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COMMUNITY Blessing of the Animals

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CHESTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Treasure trove of history welcomes
Henricus Publick Days visitors Sunday, October 1 · 3:00P.M.
Oliver D. Rudy Center Patio located behind the church
BY BECKY ROBINETTE WRIGHT
A gentle, strikingly beautiful monarch hospital. Private land ownership was a All people who love animals, along with their pets, are invited to
butterfly fluttered overhead as sunlight new concept, and tobacco became a cash Chester Presbyterian’s Blessing of the Animals.
streamed through the trees, catching the crop. We request that all pets be leashed or in a pet carrier.
eye of visitors on Saturday as the curious A special treat was a replica of Large animals also are welcome, but must be led.
headed into Henricus Park for Publick the Godspeed ship. The curious were All pets are welcome, but please consider the wisdom of bringing
Days. invited to come on board tocheck out the aggressive animals.
lifestyle of the
sailors during
a voyage. The Corner of Route 10 & Osborne Road in Chester
Godspeed
currently visits
Henricus every Back Pain? Neck Pain?
two years. Herniated or
Besides
history, the Degenerative Disc?
beauty of nature
is enticing, and
one may walk Relief and Healing
the wooded is just a phone call away.
trails or beside
the river. A Call 748-2763
gift shop offers
Besides butterflies, Publick Days books, crafts and more.
offered a step back in time as a living A boardwalk beside Henricus.
museum. Historical interpreters portrayed The project is funded in part by the
early Native Americans, colonists and National Park Service's Chesapeake
several time periods of military. Bay Gateways and Trails grant, and it
The park offers a look into the life will provide access to the Relic River www.BreckenridgeChiro.com
of the Arrohateck tribe and the early channel of the James River at Dutch Gap
Citie of Henricus through replicas of the Conservation area, which is adjacent to
early dwellings and the interpreters. The Henricus. Paddle craft will have access
Henricus Militia marches and performs to the main channel of the James River
weapons demonstrations. from the boardwalk. A roadside paved
On Saturday, the militia also provided parking area will be provided along with
an escort for the mock funeral of the Rev. a handicap-accessible ramp leading to
Whitaker. the Relic River Marsh Area. A floating
Whitaker is mostly known for his boardwalk and observation platforms,
connection with Pocahontas, daughter of according to Chesterfield Parks and
the mighty Chief Powhatan. Pocahontas Rec, will allow visitors to explore the
was taken by the English and placed at previously-inaccessible area. The
Rocke Hall, Whitaker's home, where facility will also provide fishing, and
she was tutored in English customs and kayak/canoe access to the body of water.
introduced
to the
Christian
faith. It was
at Henricus
that
Pocahontas
met John
Rolfe, and
they later
wed. See what we have to offer to your club, church croup, college class or
Children organization. Enjoy our group tours and demonstrations from our new Adult
visiting the Programs. Note: these tours and programs will preview our Adult Programs.
park had the Registration recommended by calling 804-318-8797. Cost: Free-of-Charge;
opportunity donations to our Title I Scholarship fund are greatly appreciated.
to take in the
sights, make
crafts, and play games from the time Educational opportunities at the HENRICUS HISTORICAL PARK
period. park are offered for school systems and 251 Henricus Park Road • Chester
Henricus was founded in 1611; it homeschoolers. Special events happen (804) 748-1611 • www.henricus.org
was the second English settlement, throughout the year. 7
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Jamestown being the first. Henricus was Whatever your historical passion may
a place of many firsts including the first be, Henricus offers endless opportunities
college in North America, and the first to explore it. Henricus.org

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